#6 - Simon O’Brien

‘In The Bookshop’ is a podcast about books, usually recorded in an actual bookshop - George Street Community Bookshop - in Glossop, Derbyshire, UK. However, at the moment we are recording remotely and observing very safe social distancing, but the premise remains the same - we invite guests onto the podcast to talk about some of their favourite books with shop manager Steve Roberts.

In this episode, our guest is actor and presenter Simon O'Brien, who began his acting career as Damon in legendary British soap Brookside in 1982 and has gone on to present travel shows, property shows, sport shows and his own radio show. Alongside this, he is also the cycling and walking commissioner for Liverpool. As well as sharing his favourite books, Simon also tells us the brilliant story of a project he undertook to build a unique library for his daughter's primary school in Liverpool.

The books discussed are:
Henry IV, Part One by William Shakespeare
One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Taduno's Song by Odafe Atogun
The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen by Alan Garner

About the bookshop
Based in George Street, Glossop, we are an independent, second-hand bookshop, owned and run by the community, showcasing a huge range of genre fiction, collectibles, local interest books and children’s literature. Established in July 2018, we are breathing new life into this local treasure. Please check website or our social media accounts for current opening times.

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Produced by Simon Galloway.
Music by Steve Roberts.